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She traveled on a tourist visa… and ended up becoming a U.S. citizen
A true story of the immigration process in the United States that began with a difficult decision and culminated in one of the most significant achievements for any immigrant: U.S. citizenship. After leaving Venezuela due to the situation in her country, this story begins with a difficult decision: to leave her home in search of stability. What started as a trip on a tourist visa ended up becoming a new life in the United States. Between economic challenges, the responsibilit
Apr 11 min read


How a Tragedy Became an Opportunity: The U Visa Process
In this third episode of Archivos de Inmigrantes, we sit down to talk with Jesús Gerardo Rodríguez, a man originally from a ranch in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, whose life is a testament to faith and resilience. His story takes us from the fields of Mexico to the streets of Tennessee, on a journey that redefines what it means to overcome adversity and pursue the American dream. The sacrifice of emigrating at a young age. At the early age of 16, Jesús made the decision to lea
Apr 12 min read


She thought she was coming to start a family in the United States, but ended up living a nightmare
In this fourth episode of Archivos de Inmigrantes, we are joined by Talia Martínez, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. Her story serves as both a warning and a testament to the courage required to confront a betrayal in a foreign land. Talia crossed not only geographical borders but also emotional ones marked by control and legal manipulation. At age 18, Talia met the man she thought would be her life partner, a U.S. resident who promised her stability. With the promise of bui
Apr 12 min read
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